Ingredients

• 2 cups dried Sea Island red peas or black-eyed peas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery plus
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• Freshly cracked black peppercorns